clemens is accused of lying to congress during a 2008 testimony in which he denied using performance enhancing drugs during his 23-season career. a pool of 125 d.c. residents will be narrowed down to a jury of 12 and four alternates. the bulk of the trial will pit clemens against former trainer brian mcnamee, who claims he injected several former players on the team. >>> also right now, a historic event for d.c. happening at the verizon center. the drawly la ma and invited guests are gathering for a blessing. news 4's kimberly suiters is live at the verizon center now with more on the events going on there. kimberly, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, eun. a morning of prayer followed bay birthday party for the dalai la lama, it's his 76th birthday here. they think about 10,000 people every day should show up over the next ten days for prayer, for meditation, and also in part for a celebration of this country's political and religious freedoms. >> it means a lot, i can tell you. >> reporter: she represents the tibetan community in all of new york and new jersey. she awaits not